Questions and answers on the renovation wave to improve energy efficiency in buildings

This European Commission document answers questions related to the building renovation strategy to improve energy efficiency. Why does the Commission promote building renovation? What objectives has the Commission set for the renovation wave? How will the renewal wave work? How does the doubling of the renewal rate relate to the goals of the Climate Goals Plan? 5. How much will the renewal wave cost and who will pay for it? How will the ‘Renewal’ flagship initiative of the Recovery and Resilience Facility help finance the wave of renewal? Will only houses be renovated, or also public buildings? With so many local barriers to renovation, how can the Commission influence policies at Union level? What legislative proposals will the Commission adopt next year? What is the new European Bauhaus?